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FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 12/8/10)
G4: American Ninja Warrior (Premiere) at 8pm
Retirement Living TV: Sunset Daze (Premiere) at 8pm
E!: E! Investigates (Premiere) at 10pm
Investigation Discovery: Hookers: Saved On The Strip (Premiere) at 10pm
SYFY: Ghost Hunters (Finale) at 9pm
SYFY: Hollywood Treasure (Finale) at 10pm & 10:30pm
STYLE: Clean House Comes Clean (Finale) at 11pm

FOX has opted to not order a full season of drama series Lie to Me. Production on the back nine will stop this month and FOX may choose to order more episodes later for the summer or next fall similar to last year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CNN morning anchor Tony Harris is departing the network at the end of this month. Harris serves as anchor for the 11a-1p time period and has been with CNN for six years. Also changing roles at CNN is American Morning anchor John Roberts who will be moving to Atlanta to become a national correspondent.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO’s first season finale of Boardwalk Empire on Sunday at 9p averaged 3.3 million total viewers. Factoring in the 11p airing of the concluding episode, Boardwalk Empire delivered 4.2 million total viewers for the night. Over the first season, the series averaged a gross audience of 10.5 million viewers per episode adding in linear plays + DVR + HBO On Demand, making Boardwalk Empire HBO’s second most popular current series following True Blood.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Eliza Dushku will not appear in the leading role of TNT’s new pilot Bird Dog as a New York City cop who teams with her cop father. Dushku broke the news via her Facebook page saying it was a mutual and amicable parting. TNT has also confirmed Dushku will not star in the pilot.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 12/5/10)
1) Susan Boyle – The Gift – 271,567 (After 4 weeks – 1,133,898)
2) Taylor Swift – Speak Now – 182,018 (After 6 weeks – 2,147,125)
3) Jackie Evancho – O Holy Night – 144,572 (After 3 weeks – 516,596)

 Other Debuts
5) Glee Cast – Glee: The Music Volume 4 – 128,160
6) Black Eyed Peas – Beginning – 118,704
16) Jazmine Sullivan – Love Me Back – 55,648
23) Chrisette Michele – Let Freedom Reign – 42,039
25) Tim McGraw – Number One Hits – 40,409
30) Eric Benet – Lost In Time – 31,999
45) Ron Isley – Mr. I – 22,243
51) El DeBarge – Second Chance – 20,608

POWERBALL
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CASTING CALL
A major television network is seeking career-driven people from all backgrounds for a new game show that will spotlight the differences between genders in the workplace. Teams of men and women will battle it out to compete for a grand prize. The show is looking for ambitious, creative and business savvy types from white collar to blue collar and more. If you or someone you know would be interested in this show opportunity, send an email to: Gameshow@shedmediaus.com and include a brief description of your work experience, contact information, a recent photo of yourself and explain why you would be great on the show. Casting is currently underway and ends on January 14, 2011.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 11/24/10)
NBC: Merry Madagascar (Premiere) at 8pm
NBC: Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (Premiere) at 8:30pm
ABC: Primetime: CelebrityPlastic Surgery Gone Too Far? (Premiere) at 10:01pm

Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough won Season 11 “Dancing With The Stars” last night.  They will be on several shows today.

Oprah Winfrey will have Garth Brooks perform on her show today.

TLC is moving its series What Not To Wear to Tuesday nights from Fridays starting December 21 at 9p. The series has been a staple on Friday nights since it launched in 2003 and the final Friday night episode will air December 17 at 9p. What Not To Wear is produced by BBC Productions for TLC.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV announced its 2011 award show schedule:

• The sixth annual MTVU Woodie Awards will air March 16 at midnight on MTV, MTV2 and MTVU. This next year, the awards show will move from New York City to the Austin Music Hall in Austin, TX during the South By Southwest Music Festival.
• MTV Movie Awards, in its 20th annual installment, will air June 5 at 9p originating from Los Angeles.
• The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards is set for August 28 at 9p. A location for the VMAs has not been announced.
  (Source: Cymopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 11/21/10)
1) Susan Boyle – The Gift – 334,505
2) Jackie Evancho – O Holy Night – 239,234
3) Rihanna – Loud – 206,530

Other Debuts
4) Josh Groban – Illuminations – 191,226
5) Kid Rock – Born Free – 188,788
6) Rascal Flatts – Nothing Like This – 164,926
7) Keith Urban – Get Closer – 161,515
8 ) Glee Cast – Music: Xmas – 161,198
10) Nelly – 5.0 – 63,476
11) Day To Remember – What Separates Me From You – 58,103
14) Pink – Greatest Hits So Far – 52,651
16) Bruce Springsteen – Promise – 46,858
17) Chris Tomlin – And If Our God Is For Us – 45,170
19) Lee Dewyze – Live It Up – 38,581
26) Bruce Springsteen – Promise: Darkness On The Edge – 32,071
27) Norah Jones – Featuring – 31,322

POWERBALL
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MOVIES
Tangled (Animated) – Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, M.C. Gainey
Burlesque – Christina Aguilera, Cher, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell
Faster – Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Maggie Grace, Carla Gugino
Love And Other Drugs – Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal

CASTING CALL
QVC seeks part-time on-air guests and experts in the areas of culinary, fashion, fitness, beauty, gardening and home decor as well as health and wellness. Guests should be located in the New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore/DC area and be willing and able to travel to suburban Philadelphia even on short notice. Persons interested in being guests on QVC and experts in the areas outlined should email a resume and/or a press kit along with a recent photo and a letter of interest to QVCguestsearch@gmail.com. Also, please include city and expertise in the subject line of the email.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Family-owned floral and event decorating businesses are needed for a television series in development. Please contact sloane@sloanecooperdevelopment.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 11/17/10)
FOX: Human Target (Premiere) at 8pm
TRUTV: Full Throttle Saloon (Premiere) at 10pm
PBS: Circus (Finale) at 9pm
BRAVO: Top Chef Just Desserts (Finale) at 10pm
E!: What’s Eating You (Finale) at 10pm

Patricia Arquette, star of CBS’ Medium said this seventh season of the drama will be its last, reports EW. Recently CBS shrank Medium’s original episode order from 22 eps to 13 though the network has not confirmed it is canceling the series. Currently, Medium is averaging 7.1 million viewers for its Friday at 8p time period on CBS.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 11/14/10)
1) Susan Boyle – The Gift – 317,895
2) Taylor Swift – Speak Now – 211,778 (After 3 weeks – 1,578,219)
3) Kid Cudi – Man On The Moon 2: The Legend Of Mr. Rager – 169,417

Other Debuts
4) Various Artists – Now 36 – 88,760
5) Bon Jovi – Bon Jovi Greatest Hits – 87,730
9) Cee Lo Green – Lady Killer – 41,432
17) Alter Bridge – AB III – 27,621
34) Dave Matthews Band – Live In New York City – 16,879
39) Twista – Perfect Storm – 14,125
64) Marie Osmond – I Can Do This – 7,950 

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $25 million. 

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CASTING CALL
Oxygen Media and Casting Duo, in cooperation with Robert Ulrich, casting director for FOX’s Glee announced the casting will begin next month for The Glee Project. Open casting calls are scheduled in Chicago on December 18-19 and in Dallas on January 8-9. The selected performers will compete for a multi-episode guest-starring role on season three of FOX’s Glee and The Glee Project will premiere on Oxygen in June 2011. Young talented men and women with strong vocal, acting, dancing capabilities and big personalities are encouraged to apply. Musical theater experience is a plus though not required. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and be able to convincingly portray a teenager. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and be available to participate in the production of the show from January through April 2011 and also be willing to travel with the production. More information about the casting calls, eligibility and an approved list of audition songs can be found at http://thegleeproject.oxygen.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 11/3/10)
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: The Will: Family Secrets Revealed (Premiere) at 9pm
NAT GEO WILD: My Dog Ate What? (Premiere) at 9pm
PBS: Circus (Premiere) at 9pm
DIRECT TV: Mutual Friends (Premiere) at 10pm
CENTRIC: Master Of The Mix (Premiere) at 10:30pm
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? (Finale) at 10pm
TLC: LA Ink (Finale) at 10pm

Charlie O’Donnell, the announcer on the syndicated game show Wheel of Fortune for 26 years, has died. He was 78. During his career, Mr. O’Donnell was an announcer on American Bandstand and for other special events such as the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards as well as announcing the Beatles concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Dodger Stadium in 1965 and 1966. Mr. O’Donnell is survived by his wife, Ellen, four children and two grandchildren.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Mary Tyler Moore will make a guest appearance during the second season of TV Land’s comedy Hot In Cleveland which also stars her former cast mate Betty White. This reunion of Moore and White will mark the first time in 33 years the veteran actresses will appear on the same show together since they starred in the 1970’s The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Production on the 20-episode second season of Hot In Cleveland began on Monday and the new season will premiere January 19.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Actress and executive producer Salma Hayek (Ugly Betty) is bringing another telenovela from South America to ABC. Hayek and her producing partner Jose Tamez sold an adaptation of the Argentinean telenovela Los Roldan via their company Ventanarosa. The US adaptation will tap writers Veronica Becker and Sarah Kucserka who also worked on Ugly Betty and will also serve as executive producers on the new series. ABC Studios is producing. Los Roldan is a drama with comedic aspects about a working-class guy who saves the life of a woman who then hires him to run her company. Los Roldan was produced by Argentina broadcaster Telefe from 2004 to 2005.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 10/31/10)
1) Taylor Swift – Speak Now – 1,046,718
2) Sugarland – Incredible Machine – 88,575
3) Kings Of Leon – Come Around Sundown – 67,281

Other Debuts
10) Michael Buble – Hollywood The Deluxe EP – 25,771
31) Senses Fail – Fire (Deluxe) – 11,232

POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $104 million. 

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CASTING CALL
Oxygen’s upcoming series sTORIbook Weddings, featuring celebrities and real-life married couple, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, is seeking engaged couples who want a unique wedding that symbolizes who they are though without the means or vision to make it happen. Tori and Dean will work with the couple to help plan their dream wedding. The show is seeking young, fun engaged couples that want more than a traditional wedding, one that is themed or has a unique twist such as a Vegas wedding, a Bollywood wedding, a Jewish wedding or some other amazing dream theme. Interested couples, who are really engaged and ready to get married this January and located in Southern California, should act now and send an email to weingradcasting@gmail.com. In the email, send a brief bio of the bride and groom, including names, ages and occupations and tell your story and why you need help. Describe your wedding theme and what is your biggest fear related to your wedding day and also include your wedding date and if you have a venue. Additionally, include your contact phone numbers and recent photos of the bride and groom.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Production company Collins Avenue is working on a pilot for Jack Cooper Transport and is looking for drivers anywhere in the US. If you or someone you know drives a big rig truck, the show would like to meet them. Send an email with recent photos and your story to jackcoopercasting@me.com . The show is executive produced by Jeff Collins and co-executive produced by Bryan Stinson.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 10/27/10)
FOX: World Series (Game 1) at 8pm
BBC AMERICA: I’ll Do Anything (Premiere) at 9pm
DIRECT TV: Friday Night Lights (Premiere) at 9pm
SYFY: Hollywood Treasure (Premiere) at 10pm & 10:30pm

ABC canceled its frosh legal drama The Whole Truth starring Rob Morrow and Maura Tierney. ABC will allow production for the original 13 ordered episodes though the network has not said if all episodes will air or not.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Centric and SMIRNOFF introduce viewers to a cadre of popular DJs in the new original competition series Master of the Mix, set to debut November 3 at 1030p. Hosted by producer Just Blaze, the show pits well-known DJs against each other with one winning $250,000 in cash and prizes, including a custom-made SMIRNOFF bottle. DJ Kid Capri will oversee the judges’ booth and hip-hop artist Biz Markie will make several guest appearances to work with the DJs throughout the season. The series is created by SMIRNOFF and produced by GTM. Ben Silverman serves as executive producer with his newly-established production company, Electus. BET/Centric also are executive producers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

DIY Network wants more of The Vanilla Ice Project, giving the weekly half-hour series a second season. The series stars 1990s pop sensation Vanilla Ice (a.k.a. Robert Van Winkle) highlighting his personal passion and talent for home renovation. Season one premiered with 10 episodes on October 14 and airs Thursdays at 9p. The first season finale is scheduled to air December 16 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (Week Ending 10/24/10)
1) Sugarland – Incredible Machine – 202,711
2) Kings Of Leon – Come Around Sundown – 184,099
3) Elton John & Leon Russell – Union – 79,626

 Other Debuts
4) Rod Stewart – Fly Me To The Moon: The Great American Songbook Volume V – 79,408
6) Glee Cast – Rocky Horror Glee – 47,561
7) Shakira – Sale El Sol – 46,018
9) Third Day – Move – 37,277
11) Hanna Montana Forever Soundtrack – 26,772
12) Bob Dylan – Witmark Demos: 1 – 26,482

POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $72 million. 

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CASTING CALL
Generate Productions, United Entertainment Group and Doron Ofir Casting in association with Style.com is searching for the next voice of fashion. North of Madison is offering this casting opportunity to chronicle your life and personal world as one of New York’s creative voices, minds and points of view to work with Style.com on all things style for a TV series. Candidates should be 21 to 28 years old and have a legitimate outlet to express your love or displeasure for current trends. Those interested should apply online at www.northofmadisoncasting.com or send an email to NorthOfMadisonCasting@gmail.com and include your name, phone, photo and a short bio. Interviews with chosen candidates will take place the first week of November in New York City.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Irwin Entertainment is producing a non-airing pilot for Animal Planet and is seeking people that have unhealthy relationships with their pets. If you know someone who hoards animals, has an attachment disorder, engages in ritualized behavior or is a taxidermist, the show would like to meet and help them. Email recent photos and your story to JArthurCasting@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)